yksityiskohtia

Yksityiskohtia is a Finnish noun meaning details or particulars. It is the partitive plural form of yksityiskohta and is used to refer to several specific points within a larger description or discussion.

Etymology and grammar: The term comes from the combination of yksityinen (private or individual) and kohta (point or spot), yielding a sense of individual points within a whole. In Finnish, the same root produces different forms depending on case and number; for example, the nominative plural is yksityiskohdat, while the partitive plural, used with verbs that require a partitive object, is yksityiskohtia. This distinction is important for proper grammar in Finnish sentences such as “Tarvitsemme lisää yksityiskohtia” (We need more details).

Usage: Yksityiskohtia is common in journalism, research, design, and project planning, where it signals that finer points are being discussed or requested. It can refer to factual specifics, features, or steps that elaborate a broader description or argument. In Finnish, phrases with this word often accompany clarifications, specifications, or supporting information.

Examples:

- Tarvitsemme lisää yksityiskohtia projektin aikataulusta. (We need more details about the project timeline.)

- Tämä raportti esittelee yksityiskohtia ja taustatietoja. (This report presents details and background information.)

See also: yksityiskohta, yksityiskohdat, details, specification.